Help?

[powneyd]

hey guys i really hope this works, i need to lose weight. im really obese and its making my depression even worst. the things i struggle with are portion sizes and the right foods. any help would be much appreciated

[ConnerJ]

I'm only a week in and I've a very long way to go (over 8 stone) but knowing I can choose how to eat my calories is very liberating and much easier than banning food/food groups.

The most inspiring message I've seen recently was something I read on this site......

Change is hard

Staying the same is hard

Choose your hard

Good luck powneyd!

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello powneyd and welcome to the Weight Loss Forum

Here are a few suggestions on how to get the most out of the forum. Please note if you are using the new HU App many of these features are not available so I suggest you use the full website version.

The first place to look is at the Pinned posts section to the right of your screen (bottom if you're using a mobile), read the Welcome Newbie thread first and move through to the challenges, where we hope you'll find at least one that will appeal to you. Move down to the Topics, to find a variety of threads, collated into specific topics for ease of access and we ask that you also 'file' your own threads, so that others won't miss your important news

Have a look at the NHS 12 week plan, as many people have had success with it. Also use the BMI checker to find your target calories, it's important to eat enough. This was a major turning point for me, realising I could eat anything I wanted as long as the calories are accounted for. Don't forget to take your starting measurements and a 'before' picture, as they can be very motivating on days that the scales refuse to co-operate

The forum also have group weigh-ins every day, as well as a new Daily Diary, if you wish to take part. The posts can always be found in the Events section on the 'home' page. And if you just want to chat, to say hello or share any news or struggles then look out for What's Happening Today thread.

You'll notice a grey box next to people's names, these are achievement badges, and as a new member you have a 'Newbie' badge. We've found that to get the best out of this community, we need to be active on the forum, as it's where we exchange information, get motivation and inspiration and make friends. We hope that you'll join us here, regularly, too. If you have any questions please just ask

Best wishes

Anna

[fenultimate 10 kg]

78 yrs old, got heart condition (AF + distended atrium) I had BMI 30.7 (obese but not too bad) Also have hip/femur condition. Surgical assessment, all things considered - a very dodgy operation, so I've declined it. Only way forward is weight loss and exercise towards muscle strengthening. So far, in less than 2 months, BMI down to 27.6 (target under 25) and on the point of a biblical moment - throwing down my crutch). Bring that London Marathon on!!

[HubbysMissMouse]

Dont let being obese worry you too much as most of us either also are or have been at some time. I am also obese and I hardly ate much but this was my problem, I never ate enough calories as all I ever wanted to do was lose weight but by doing this my body thought I was starving it and turned what I did eat into body fat and this weighs more than eating the extra calories does so it stops you from losing weight and sometimes puts weight on instead. Please make sure you check how many calories you should be eating to lose weight on the NHS bmi calculator and eat somewhere in between the two amounts it gives you. Preferably the higher amount as this gives you room to play around with if you receive problems later on. Good luck with your journey.